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R229 EDT

1998 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2011
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

226,135 mi
Last recorded226,135 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR229 EDT
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 21 Jun 2010 226,135 miles

please note that nearside front suspension may soon require some attention

Pass 14 Dec 2009 206,236 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 191,002 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 177,313 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 160,791 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 142,743 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 123,943 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 105,997 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 89,733 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 74,343 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Nissan Primera?

Based on 1,768,156 MOT tests across 199,016 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
6,218
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
199,016
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 96,181
constant velocity joint gaiter split 73,704
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 67,433
Brake pipe excessively corroded 64,631
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 61,222
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R229 EDT is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Nissan Primera models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 91,289 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Primera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 96,181 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R229 EDT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Primera typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 28 years old, this Nissan Primera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R229 EDT registered?

R229 EDT is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 29 April 1998.

Is R229 EDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R229 EDT shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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